Varan Bhaat is a Maharashtrian-style dal chawal. Varan refers to a simple preparation of toor dal, while bhaat means rice in Marathi. Image Credit: iStock Varan Bhaat is a humble comfort food as well ...
which is why I have had mine ready for as long as I can remember - dal (a mix of moong and arhar) with a simple jeera tadka (tempering), bhaat (Bengal rice only), duku ko saag (mustard shoots/leaves ...